Trainers ‘worse for joints than barefoot running’
By Jeremy Laurance, Health Editor
Monday, 4 January 2010

The average running shoe used by millions of jogging enthusiasts does more damage to the joints than tottering along in a pair of high heels, researchers have found. Although running shoes protect the foot by cushioning the impact, they impose greater stress on the joints in the ankle, knee and hip than running barefoot, they say.

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After reading Born to Run (where this subject is addressed in depth) I’m fascinated with this concept.

HT Chris Davis for the story.

Andy B
outsideallday.com